Ultrasound trick may spare patients a neck catheter
NCT ID NCT06166875
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a simple ultrasound measurement of the large vein in the belly (the inferior vena cava) can accurately estimate central venous pressure, which is normally measured with a catheter placed in the neck or chest. Researchers studied 160 spontaneously breathing adults who needed a central line for their care. If the ultrasound method proves accurate, it could offer a less invasive way to monitor fluid status in sick patients.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a noninvasive way to estimate central venous pressure, reducing the need for invasive monitoring.
What could go wrong
This is a completed observational study; results may not apply to all patients, especially those on ventilators or with high abdominal pressure.
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Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care, and Pain Management, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University
Cairo, 11517, Egypt